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Post by Joe73 Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:00 am

Anyone remove and reinstall rear quarter glass? I've done it back in the 80's with good results but there must be some improvements as to how to install. I know its held in with the block and the clips with the screws but what new adhesives are being used? And install procedures? Thanks
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Post by S3SS Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:50 pm

Still using Butyl tape...and making sure water does not sit constantly between window and quarter panel...just make sure you use the right size...
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Post by Joe73 Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:47 pm

Thats what I thought. Any idea what size Butyl?
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Post by Wallyuph Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:04 pm

I urethaned mine in
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Post by S3SS Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:12 pm

Urethan toooooo messy. If your into original Butyl much nicer to work with and provides correct depth of glass for chrome moulding...
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Post by Joe73 Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:25 pm

I agree. I've done butyl quite a few times on various vehicles. Easy to work with.
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Post by Hawk03 Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:16 pm

How difficult is it to reinstall the quarter windows? Do you put the tape on the window and press onto the body? Is it hard to align the window in the correct spot?

Any links to the correct type of tape to use?
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Post by impalamonte Tue May 01, 2018 8:34 am

Years ago......As I recall , 3/8 butyl tape will create the "gasket" . Not hard to align as there are "spring " type metal clips with screws that hold the glass against the body.

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Post by Hawk03 Tue May 01, 2018 8:46 am

Awesome, thanks! I took the windows out of my old body without much effort so I figured the ones on my current body should be reinstalled with new gaskets.
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Post by thatfnthing Tue May 01, 2018 9:15 am

My 0.02: have a glass of water handy and dip your fingers in it -- it keeps the butyl from sticking to your fingers.
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Post by Hawk03 Thu May 14, 2020 10:20 am

I found a couple of broken clips that press on the glass. Are these available anywhere? I'm afraid to try and remove any of the clips since they seem like they are easily breakable.

Below is a picture of the clip.

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Post by Mcarlo77 Thu May 14, 2020 7:31 pm

I doubt these are re-proed. And, you're correct in that they are easily broken during removal if not very careful. Remember gathering a set for a guy and it took several donor cars before I could get all of them.
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Post by thatfnthing Thu May 14, 2020 8:53 pm

Know anyone with a 3D printer? Looks reproduceable for someone with skills...
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Post by Hawk03 Thu May 14, 2020 9:28 pm

I wish there was a business where they would 3D print a part that you brought to them. Probably would not be cost effective for a few clips.

I only replaced the drivers side so I swiped one off the passenger side. I used a forked upholstery clip remover to pop the other clips out without issue.

Passenger side seemed fine and did not leak water so I'm leaving that side alone. I'm hoping my drivers side fix will do okay, it took me a couple of times to install the butyl tape.
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